CupraBEV
Born
201 ch · 51.5 kWh · 2021
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| Born | 4 Standard RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h09−30 min | 8h39 |
| Charging stops | 5 stops−1 stop | 6 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 69.63 €−6.95 € | 76.58 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 5 stops totalling 68 min for the Born versus 6 stops totalling 98 min for the 4 Standard RWD.
The official WLTP figures (15,8 kWh/100km for Born and 17,0 kWh/100km for 4 Standard RWD) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 19,0 kWh/100km (Born) and 20,4 kWh/100km (4 Standard RWD). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 68 minutes of charging for the Born, range recovers by 559 km. During the 98 cumulative minutes for the 4 Standard RWD, range recovers by 581 km. Per minute: the Born recovers 1,4× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
A Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 6,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~97 €. That is 1,4× the electric cost of the Born and 1,3× that of the 4 Standard RWD. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 244 km46 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 9,27 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 109 km21 kWh consumed | 0,113 €/km | 12,36 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 109 km21 kWh consumed | 0,113 €/km | 12,36 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 109 km21 kWh consumed | 0,113 €/km | 12,36 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 109 km21 kWh consumed | 0,113 €/km | 12,36 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 90 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 96 km18 kWh consumed | 0,114 €/km | 10,91 € |
| Trip total | 69,63 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 224 km46 kWh consumed | 0,041 €/km | 9,15 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 72 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 100 km20 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 12,19 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 72 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 100 km20 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 12,19 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 72 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 100 km20 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 12,19 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 72 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 100 km20 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 12,19 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 72 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 100 km20 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 12,19 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 72 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 53 km11 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 6,47 € |
| Trip total | 76,58 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Cupra Born | MG 4 Standard RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~31 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~62 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~123 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~190 km33 min | - |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Born arrives in 8h09 with 5 charging stops.
WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.
Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.
No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.
Electric: 69,63 € (Born) and 76,58 € (4 Standard RWD). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.